Mechanical Engineering Technician - R0156476

The Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASED), a primary contractor for NASA since 1989, is comprised of 10 companies and is located at Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs, 11 paid holidays, parental leave, paid time off, employee perks and much more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and possible remote a few days a week (depending on customer requirements) we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life—at work and at home.

The Valves, Actuators, and Ducts division of the Propulsion Engineering department is searching for a Mechanical Technician to support the Component Development Area (CDA). The CDA is a small world‑class fabrication shop and testing laboratory supporting development and testing of space flight components and systems.

The selected candidate must have practical experience and demonstrate knowledge in a wide range of technical and engineering methods that support tests at the CDA. Candidate will fabricate tubing, fixtures, pneumatic panels, hydraulic assemblies, and various mechanical systems; candidate will operate and maintain complex mechanical systems utilized in testing of space flight components.

Additional responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Work directly with engineering personnel and/or senior technicians on the design, fabrication, installation, and operation of components and systems
• Usage and safe operation of mills, tube flaring equipment, saws, shear presses, grinders, and pneumatics
• Welding using various methodologies to assemble frames, test fixtures, and support assemblies for component testing
• Utilize detailed test procedures for safe operation of hydraulic, pneumatic, cryogenic, and high‑pressure gas systems
• Interpret drawings, plans, and specifications for buildup and testing of flight‑type hardware and test components
• Utilize various tools and methods to perform work and maintenance on a variety of mechanical, fluid, and electrical components
• Fabrication, operation, and maintenance of hydraulic, cryogenic, pneumatic, and high‑pressure gas systems
• Operate forklift, overhead crane, and man‑lift equipment in the performance of work assignments as required
• Wear and utilize appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and clothing during performance of work duties, to include safety glasses/goggles, hard hats, gloves, masks, respirators, coveralls, harnesses, etc.
• Notify Supervisor and Management of any hazards or unsafe conditions in the workplace and advise on potential corrective actions
• General shop housekeeping including cleanup and organization of parts